Peniel Welsh Chapel – Directions

GPS location of (and directions to) the chapel:  W9644 Zoar Road, Oshkosh (7 miles north of Rosendale on Hwy 26 then 0.5 mile west on County Hwy FF)

For more information, find Peniel Welsh Chapel on Facebook or contact Tom White at (920) 266-7739 or tjwhite65@charter.net.

Peniel Events

Peniel Welsh Chapel has the following events planned for this year. All events are held at Peniel Welsh Chapel unless otherwise noted. A downloadable brochure will soon be available.

ST. DAVID’S DAY GYMANFA GANU
March 3, 2024 – 2:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Trinity Episcopal Church, 203 Algoma Boulevard, Oshkosh WI
Director: Rev. Joe Corbin; Accompanist: Tim Fale
Te bach to follow.

Read about the successful gymanfa ganu held in honor of St. David.

NEW GENERATION SINGERS
April 20, 2024 – 6:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Peniel Welsh Chapel
The New Generation Singers from Central Wisconsin Christian School of Waupun.
Refreshments to follow.

MEN OF PRAISE
May 18, 2024 – 6:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Peniel Welsh Chapel
“Men of Praise” a capella men’s group from Waupun.
Refreshments to follow.

“IMAGINE THAT”
June 22, 2024 – 6:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Peniel Welsh Chapel
”Imagine That!” with Kay Loberg & Judy Paulson (violin and guitar) presenting a variety of the best-loved folk, country and pop songs from the 40s thru 70s featuring their signature harmony blend and upbeat style.
Refreshments to follow.

OLD TIME COUNTRY GOSPEL HOUR
July 20, 2024 – 6:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Peniel Welsh Chapel
“Old Time Country Gospel Hour” featuring Rev. Joe Corbin and Justin Booth, with Lynette Booth on keyboard. Come join in singing old time favorites and hear about country greats who wrote and performed gospel music and hymns.
Refreshments to follow.

WELSH WEEKEND SATURDAY EVENTS
Welsh Weekend Poster
August 24, 2024
LOCATION: Peniel Welsh Chapel
1:00 p.m. “Shaking Branches” a time of family history sharing & forming connections. Bring your trees, photos (identified and mystery ones), and DNA numbers. Computer help will be available.
3:00 p.m. Welsh Dancing led by Danny Proud. Performance & instruction by Danny Proud. Whether watching or participating, this will be a great time!
4:30 p.m. Welsh/American Meal ($10 donation, RSVP to Carolee Schultz at 920-858-0320 or email joynjesus4you@yahoo.com)
6:00 p.m. Concert by the Peniel Quartet and Covenant Bell Choir

WELSH WEEKEND SUNDAY WORSHIP AND ANNUAL GYMANFA GANU
August 25, 2024
LOCATION: Peniel Welsh Chapel
11:30 a.m. Worship Service led by Pastor Mary Austin
12:30 p.m. Catered Lunch ($10, RSVP to Carolee Schultz at 920-858-0320 or email joynjesus4you@yahoo.com)
Piper – Dylan Life Wind Bagpiping
2:30 p.m. 102nd Annual Gymanfa Ganu
Director: Ann Lemmenes; Reed Organist: Rev. Tom White; Pianist: Sarah Conrad
Te bach to follow.

A MERRY EVENING OF SONG (NOSON LAWEN)
September 14, 2024 – 6:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Peniel Welsh Chapel
A “Merry Evening of Song” (Noson Lawen) Recitation, Rhymes & Rhythms (and some play readings written by Olwen Welk and Ilah Morgan) will fill the Chapel. Come and be a part of the fun and fellowship.
Refreshments to follow.

PAST PENIEL EVENTS

Peniel Welsh Chapel – 100th Anniversary of Gymanfa Ganu

In 2022 a number of special events were planned in the Oshkosh area to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Peniel Gymanfa Ganu. Most were held at Peniel Welsh Chapel in the Town of Eldorado. Proceeds benefitted community outreach programs and Peniel Chapel restoration. Participants were encouraged to come in costume to the themed events.

Peniel Welsh Cookbook

Sisters Olwen Morgan Welk and Ilah Morgan put the Welsh Cooking book together so that everyone preparing food for Welsh events would have the same recipes.

In 2022, the Peniel Welsh Chapel 100th Gymanfa Ganu committee modernized these recipes, added to the collection, and used stories and photos to develop a Peniel Welsh Chapel Historic Highlights/Welsh Cooking book.

Its introduction says: “As a way to commemorate the 100 years of cymanfaoedd canu (the Welsh plural of gymanfa ganu, a Welsh/English song gathering), this scrapbook contains some historic milestones of Peniel Welsh Chapel as well as favorite Welsh recipes. Biographies of the families that helped build the church’s heritage complement this book. We hope you enjoy the tasty recipes provided. These recipes were donated by the many ladies who touched the history of Peniel Welsh Chapel, both past and present.”

To obtain a copy of the 2022 cookbook, contact Lynette Booth, Treasurer, Peniel Welsh Chapel Association by mail at 893 Harmel Ave., Oshkosh WI 54902 or by email at boothlynette@hotmail.com.
A donation of $10.00 or more is suggested.

 

 

Peniel Volunteer Opportunities

We welcome you to be part of the Peniel Welsh Chapel family by sharing your time and talents as a caring new or continuing volunteer. We have many opportunities available. These are as simple as being a greeter or supplying food for only one event, to becoming a board member for a 3 year term or longer.

The Peniel Welsh Chapel Association bylaws state our purpose: “The purpose of the Peniel Welsh Chapel Association is to preserve the 1856 Peniel Chapel as a house of God for Christian worship and the annual Gymanfa Ganu, for celebrating the Welsh heritage and welcoming community events.”

Please consider offering your talents to promote our purpose and welcome guests to this special House of God.

Peniel Remodeling Effort

The Peniel Welsh Chapel remodeling effort began in 2011. Thanks to individual, family, and business donations, and much sweat equity Peniel Welsh Chapel has been remodeled over the years to make it a safer historic chapel for summer events, worship, weddings and other activities.

Remodeling plans continue, and maintenance is constantly taking place. Send donations to: Peniel Welsh Chapel Association, c/o Lynette Booth,  Treasurer, 893 Harmel Avenue, Oshkosh, WI 54902.

2016: The name “Peniel” is defined as “The face of God.” Peniel Welsh Chapel was far from that! The “face,” or entrance, to the building had major damage in the spring of 2016 and needed a face-lift. A section of the concrete step had broken away. Many cracks which had been securely repaired in the past had separated. The wooden steps were coming apart and none of the front entry was up to building code and was a safety hazard.

  

Improvements included a composite deck and steps with an added handicap ramp, plus new doors with opening windows, bringing the entire entrance to building code and handicap accessibility. An overflow crowd at the 2016 Annual Gymanfa Ganu enjoyed the new facade.

The first photo was taken by Phillip White; the second photo was taken by Carolee Schultz.

 

2018: Fundraising began to add stainless steel siding, insulation, trip, soffit and fascia improvements.

2021: Before the 100th anniversary of the Peniel Gymanfa Ganu in August, exterior and interior improvements were completed.

 

(photo by Joanna Kamps)